Published: Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 11:39 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 11:39 a.m.

Former Broome star D.J. Moore has signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he will be reunited with former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith.

Moore played four seasons in Chicago before signing with the Carolina Panthers last offseason. He suffered through injuries and was released after playing in two games with Carolina and being inactive for four.

Moore is excited about getting another chance to continue his career in the NFL.

"I'm just glad to have an opportunity to be still playing in the league," Moore said. "I think it's a privilege every time you step into a team. You haven't made it yet. I'm going to try my hardest to do that. But it's a privilege to be on a team at any time during the year."

Moore, who worked out for the Colts, Lions, Cowboys and Saints after being released last season, said he wondered whether he would ever play again.

"At first you think you'll get another shot, but then after a while you just never know," he said. "I thought I would, but I wasn't 100 percent sure. You kind of get impatient."

Moore said Tampa Bay is a good place for him because, in addition to Smith, the Bucs have many of the same coaches he worked with in Chicago, including the same defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator.

"I know them. I know the system. I know what to expect out of them and they know what to expect out of me," he said. "I think it's a good situation."

During his four seasons in Chicago, Moore made 118 tackles, broke up 22 passes and recorded 10 interceptions, including two he returned for touchdowns.

Moore worked closely with Smith during his four seasons in Chicago, but was not re-signed when Smith was fired as the Bears head coach.

He is excited about getting another opportunity to play for his former head coach.

"It's a good thing. The guy that drafted me, the guy that when I first started playing nickel, he was my first coach. It was just me and him in the room talking and telling stories and all that good stuff," Moore said. "It's a good thing when you have a coach that kind of knows you, and not only knows you, but likes you as a man and as a person."

<p>Former Broome star D.J. Moore has signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he will be reunited with former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith.</p><p>Moore played four seasons in Chicago before signing with the Carolina Panthers last offseason. He suffered through injuries and was released after playing in two games with Carolina and being inactive for four.</p><p>Moore is excited about getting another chance to continue his career in the NFL.</p><p>"I'm just glad to have an opportunity to be still playing in the league," Moore said. "I think it's a privilege every time you step into a team. You haven't made it yet. I'm going to try my hardest to do that. But it's a privilege to be on a team at any time during the year."</p><p>Moore, who worked out for the Colts, Lions, Cowboys and Saints after being released last season, said he wondered whether he would ever play again.</p><p>"At first you think you'll get another shot, but then after a while you just never know," he said. "I thought I would, but I wasn't 100 percent sure. You kind of get impatient."</p><p>Moore said Tampa Bay is a good place for him because, in addition to Smith, the Bucs have many of the same coaches he worked with in Chicago, including the same defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator.</p><p>"I know them. I know the system. I know what to expect out of them and they know what to expect out of me," he said. "I think it's a good situation."</p><p>During his four seasons in Chicago, Moore made 118 tackles, broke up 22 passes and recorded 10 interceptions, including two he returned for touchdowns.</p><p>Moore worked closely with Smith during his four seasons in Chicago, but was not re-signed when Smith was fired as the Bears head coach.</p><p>He is excited about getting another opportunity to play for his former head coach.</p><p>"It's a good thing. The guy that drafted me, the guy that when I first started playing nickel, he was my first coach. It was just me and him in the room talking and telling stories and all that good stuff," Moore said. "It's a good thing when you have a coach that kind of knows you, and not only knows you, but likes you as a man and as a person."</p>